My birthday was GREAT! I really enjoyed myself, a lot! Though, we didn't celebrate on the day of my birthday, we did go out they day after. It was great because, though I am an adult, I am the youngest of all my sibling so they still treat me special. I still get gifts! Hehe, I love it all! Now, on with the story.

Oh, just to let you know, anything in italic is someones thoughts

I don't own or make any money off Naruto or Bokura ga ita.

" Thank you, Naruto-kun, for walking me home..."

" It was nothing, really. Hurry up and go inside. Get some rest and make sure to wear something warm while you sleep."

" ......Hai..." Came Hinata's soft answer. Naruto could still clearly see the tears that lingered in her pale eyes as she spoke.

Just then, in the distance, two small lights appeared to grow closer. After taking a closer look, Naruto could see that it was the lights of a car. It was night now and the snow was falling heavier, but still the cab grew closer. Naruto already knew who it was. The car came to an abrupt stop in front of the house and out jumped Kiba as quickly as his feet would carry him.

" Hinata!" He yelled as soon as he close the door behind himself. Naruto saw Hinata flinch and look up at the Inuzuka at the sound of her name. " I....went to our meeting place to look for you.......you weren't there. I apologize about earlier. I didn't want to break our promise."

Kiba stood with wide eyes as he stared at Hinata, but she remained quiet. Even with Naruto standing as a shield between the two, Kiba could see that she was still upset. Like a child, Hinata hid behind Naruto with her face pressed against his back. Her hands gripped at the sleeve of his shirt as she spoke.

" .....Just leave, Kiba."

Three words. Those three simple words were enough to cause pain in Kiba's chest. His heart clenched as he watched the pain etched across the Hyuugas' face. Her large eyes still overflowing with tears as she peeped at him from behind Naruto. It hurt. Looking at Naruto, Kiba could tell that he would not allow him to come any closer to her. He could do no more; say no more. Kiba was speechless.

" Go on in the house, Hinata-chan." Naruto said as he turned the girl away from Kiba. She didn't argue with him, only did as told. Moments later, after Hinata was gone, Naruto turned to face Kiba and spoke again.

" You really didn't think that little stunt of yours would make her cry? You thought everything would turn out fine since Yamamoto-san isn't the girl you like. That's why you went to her, right? There would be nothing to feel guilty about, right? But Hinata-chan doesn't see it that way, Kiba! She's still so self conscious about herself; still uneasy about her relationship with you. How are you going to explain this to her? You and Hinata-chan look at things differently. Every little part of this is seen differently through her eyes! No, I don't blame you for being there for Yamamoto-san, but....when it comes to this...sometimes the most important thing to do isn't always the right thing to do. What was most important was to not hurt Hinata-chan!"

Naruto's words rang in Kiba's ears as he watched Hinata's bedroom window.

Hinata lay in her bed unable to stop the onslaught of tears. No matter how many times she wiped them away, more seemed to come. She could hear the doorbell echo throughout the empty house as Kiba pressed the button repeatedly. Ever since she'd heard Naruto's foot steps as he walked away, Kiba had been ringing that dame bell. Every ring hurt her just a little more and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't ignore it.

Kiba stood in the blistering wind and snow for as long as his body would allow. Finally, after what seemed like forever, he gave up. Looking up at her window, Kiba gripped the door to the fence outside her house. He didn't want to give up, but he knew that she wouldn't give in. Reluctant as he was, Kiba took the first of many steps away from her house, towards his home.

His feet were as heavy as lead as Naruto's words replayed in his mind. Images of Hiantas' weeping face appeared before his eyes. He'd hurt her, yet again. Without even realizing it, he was already in the park down the street from her house. That ache in his chest wouldn't let up. It grew stronger and stronger the more he thought of her.

" Dammit!" He yelled as he kicked the jungle gym standing next to him.

He'd hurt her, again.

"Ohayou!"

" Ohayou gozaimaaaasu!"

Eager students greeted each other all around Kiba as he dragged himself down the halls of their school. He didn't stop to greet any of them, didn't bring his gaze up from the floor, didn't smile. Actually, he didn't even notice anyone else around him. To him, the halls were as empty as he felt at that moment. He coughed a few times as he stopped at his locker. He hadn't even noticed Chouji standing there until he spoke.

" You sick?" Asked the round boy. " You're all red in the face." Finally, Kiba looked over at him.

" I had to walk home last night. Took me two hours."

" Huh?!? But it was snowing like crazy last night!" Chouji pointed out as they began down the hall."

" Didn't have any money. I had no choice."

" Geez, you should find somewhere to rest for a while. You look worn out."

" Congratulations, Hinata!!!!" Tenten and Ino said in unison. Hinata stood wide eyed as she entered the class.

" E-e...tou....?" was all she could manage to get out as she walked pass them to her desk.

Both Ino and Tenten blushed as they followed after her.

" So, you finally.....right, Hinata?" Ino asked with a smile in her voice. Tenten giggled.

" We were so worried about you all last night. Like we were your parents or something" Hinata sat in her desk as she listened, but didn't say a word.

" So? How was it? How did it feel?" Ino asked.

" .......A-ano...." Hinata began, but just then the door to the classroom opened and in walked Kiba.

Everything around them seemed to go silent as Kiba and Hinata's eyes met. They were only a couple feet apart and Hinata would swear that he could hear her heart race.

" ......Hinata-"

" Etou...I have get something from the teacher." She said, cutting Kiba off, but he didn't stop.

" .....Gomen!" He yelled and Hinata froze, but only for a second. Before he could say anything else, Hinata swiftly walked away. " Hinata...." He yelled after her and ran to catch up. "....W-wait, Hinata!"

He was just close enough to place his hand on her shoulder, but Hinata quickly smacked it away.

" Don't touch me!" She yelled loud enough for everyone to hear.

And this was just enough of a shock for his ill body, to take effect on it. Suddenly Kiba was dizzy. Everything went black as he body plummeted to the ground.

Hinata was standing in the hall when Naruto found her.

" Ah! Hinata-chan...." Said girl turned around to face the blond.

" Naruto-kun"

" ....I hear that Kiba fainted in class or something?"

" ....Yes.....his mother has already come to pick him up from school."

" W....Was he sick?"

" Yes, but he'll be fine. The nurse said it was just a mild cold and lack of sleep." She said these word without once looking Naruto in the face. " Well, I have to get going"

" Hianta-chan..." She stopped at the sound of her name. " Are you.....trying to avoid me?" Without turning back towards him she answered.

"............Of course not.." And with that, she walked away.

" Kiba did what?!??!" Ino screamed " How could he go and see Yamamoto instead of you? What a jerk!" Tenten frowned at Ino then turned towards Hinata.

" Don't you think you're being just a bit too selfish, Hianta?"

Ino almost broke her neck when she turned to look at Tenten.

" What the hell are you saying, Ten? Kiba was with another girl instead of being with his own girlfriend. Isn't that the worst?"

" It's not like he was sneaking around or something. He called her and told her exactly what he was doing and where he was. When something like that happens, then above all, you should be understanding. You just don't get it, Ino"

" Whatever! Why did it have to be Hinata that got put on the back burner instead of Yamamoto? She's his girlfriend, right?"

" But, she can't expect to always be put first just because she's his girlfriend , right? If you trust each other then something like that shouldn't matter."

" Trust? Trust?!? It's crap like this that's keeping her from trusting him!"

" But that's Hinata's own insecurities, isn't it?"

" In....insecurities?" Hinata mumbled to herself as she listened to her friends argue, but they heard her. Tenten turned to face her.

" Kiba probably went because he didn't feel like you would have anything to worry about. He believed in you. He trust you, am I right?"

Suddenly, it was Hinatas' chest that felt tight.

Trust?

" But you know, I don't think Kiba would come running to my side if my mom suddenly collapsed." Ino said.

" You wouldn't even call Kiba."

"......You're right. That's a shame"

" Aww...I'd come to help you, Ino-chan" Tenten said while giggling.

" I'd probably come to" Hinata added

During math, Hinata sat quietly as the teacher explained their next assignment, but Hinata was too lost in her own thought to listen.

' Trust, huh? I just can't seem to find that. It's like we just keep going in a circle, Kiba and I. Kiba once told me that he and Yamamoto-san had sex. Perhaps I've not forgiven him for that...deep down inside.'

Thoughts of Naruto holding her crossed her mind. He was warm and she felt protected. How can that be?

' The problem with our relationship may be my own, after all. But....please, Kiba....don't make me feel anymore insecurities.'

Kiba was asleep in his bed when he felt someones cool hand touch his forehead. His eyes were unfocused and blurry as he opened them. His mother was sitting in a chair next to his bed. She smiled at him.

" How are you feeling, now? You're temperature isn't as high as before. It's been almost 24 hours since you've been asleep. Also, someone is here to see you. Do you want me to let her in?"

Quickly, Kiba sat up in bed and looked at his mom.

" Someone's here to see me?!"

" Oh, don't get up. Ano...please come in." Tsume yelled out Kiba's bedroom door. Kiba's heart raced as he waited to see who would come around that wall. He was anxious.

The second Yamamoto's shoe stepped in his room, Kiba's expression changed. No longer was he hopeful.

" Are you feeling well?" She asked as she continued in. "I was afraid it would be pneumonia."

" Well, it's not" Came his dull voice. Yuri took a seat in the chair Tsume had previously sat in. " I already feel better."

" Is that so? I worried a lot since you've already missed two days of school." She spoke as she reached in her backpack. After finding what she was searching for, Yuri held out a stack of paper. " Here, I copied my class notes for you."

" No. You didn't have to. I can get them for someone else." Yuri only stared for a moment, but before she could say anything, Kiba's mom returned.

" I've brought the juice. I'm sure you're thirsty, right, Kiba?" He nodded. Yuri stood as Tsume walked in.

" Oh, yes....."

" Kiba, your friend brought this with her. She said it was made from the fruit grown in their garden at home. Be sure to thank her for her trouble."

Kiba didn't answer his mother. Thoughts of what Yuri had said to him at the hospital came to mind as she handed him a glass of juice. Then thoughts of a crying Hinata crossed his mind. Unconsciously, Kiba began glaring at Yuri. He remained quiet as he watched her drink some of the juice. She could feel the awkward glare.

" Your mom is really a nice woman; so pretty."

" It'll get colder the later it gets so when you finish your juice, go home."

" It's fine. I have a high immune system so it's not like I'll get si-"

" Leave!"

Kiba's sudden burst of anger startled Yuri. She could only return his stare. He could see the shock in her expression. Without another word, Yuri grabbed her bag and ran from his room. Kiba showed no sign of emotions as she did.

Standing just outside of Kiba's house was Hinata. She was unsure if she was doing the right thing or if she even had the right to be there. All she could do was stand and look up at his bedroom window. It was fogged up so she couldn't see inside.

' Somehow, I found myself outside his house. I'm not ready to see him.....but I'm worried. He still hasn't come to school. Right! I'll just check to make sure he's doing better...then I'll leave right aw--'

Hinata's thoughts were cut short when Kiba's front door opened. She couldn't help but stare as she watched Yuri exit the house. Yamamoto stormed right past her without so much as a glance and Hinata had yet to realize that she was holding her breath. Why was Yuri there, she wondered?

" Yamamoto-san!" she called after the girl before she'd even realized what she was doing. Yuri stopped. For a moment, Hianta hesitated; unsure of what she wanted to say. But then it all just came poring out. " I'm sure this will sound really petty and selfish of me, but.......don't call or come around Kiba anymore."

".....Why shouldn't I?"

" B...Because Kiba is my boyfriend, not yours."

" Then I think you should tell him that, right?"

".....It...it's because you're Kin-san's sister.....so I can't. It's not like he just met you or something. Even though I want to, I can't just tell him to leave you alone. You're a part of a special time in his life so it's hard for him to leave you alone."

" To me, Kiba has never been "my sisters' boyfriend". You don't know anything about me. You've only been a part of his life for a year. I've known him since before he even met my sister!! After her death, I was there for him when he cried and wanted to die!! I understand him a hell of a lot more than you ever will!"

Hinata couldn't say a word.

Just then, Naruto walked up behind Yuri. Yuri gasped when she noticed him there. Quickly, she walked away. Both Naruto and Hinata stood in silence for a moment; shocked. Finally, Hinata spoke.

" Perhaps....that's just the way things will always be? Maybe I won't ever understand him as much as she, but......wouldn't I just have to accept that? Or....am I just fooling myself?"

Again, Naruto embraced the distressed girl.

" Hinata-chan......"

" Is it impossible for me to fully understand Kiba? She was there when Kiba suffered the most.....she was there. I'm really trying, Naruto-kun. I'm trying my best."

Hinata's tears stung, turning her eyes red instantly. She struggled to speak again; her throat seemed to been constricting. She held on to Naruto with everything she had.

" Is...my best.....still not enough?"

" Hinata-chan...everything has it's limits. I'm glad you're trying your hardest. But...to be honest....fully understanding him is nearly impossible. Just like how he can't be the person you want him to be...you can never see what he wants you to see. You two think differently about everything, but.....that's just they way you two are." Hinata slowly released her grip on Naruto's arms as she looked up into his eyes.

" Then....what now? What do I do?"

Kiba laid in his bed just staring up at the ceiling, but then his gaze wondered over to his window. For it to be so cold, with snow still on the treetops, the sky was clear. He sat up and saw Naruto standing outside his house. He'd thought he heard someone talking. He opened his window to call his friend.

" Naruto!" Said boy looked up at his friend. " Huh? It's just you by yourself? I thought I heard you talking to someone else?"

Hinata was suddenly glad that there was a huge tree in Kiba's front yard. She was just small enough to not be seen by him. Naruto saw Hinata shaking her head 'no' from the corner of his eye.

" Ah, yeah, I was on my cell."

" Oh. Well, don't come up. I'm still pretty sick so it'll be easy for you to catch my cold."

" Ha! You're one to talk! Close your window or you'll get even sicker."

" Ah..yeah." Kiba was just about to close his window as told, but hesitated. " Naruto....I'm such a baka. I can't seem to understand."

" Understand what?"

" I don't understand....how to date Hinata without hurting her. Maybe I wasn't born with that type of skill?"

" It's not like this is the first time you've asked yourself that, is it?" Kiba laughed a very forced laugh then stopped abruptly.

" ..This is definitely....a first"

" Huh?"

" It's the first time I....lost my confidence. Pathetic, right?" Naruto was shocked. He never thought he'd hear those words come from Kiba's lips. Even after Kiba closed his window, Naruto and Hinata stood in silence. Hinata couldn't believe what Kiba said.

After closing his window, Kiba plopped face down on his bed. He buried his face in his pillow and punched the bed a few times.

" I'll never forgive myself for making her cry....again. I'm not confident enough in myself, now. I don't know if I'll be able to keep from hurting her even more. But.....I still want to be with Hinata. I want her to stay by my side, always. Don't give up on me, Hinata."

Naruto was still silent until he heard Hinata move. When he looked up she was runny away.

" Hinata-chan....!" She didn't stop

It had been some time since Naruto left and Kiba was beginning to feel better. He stood in the dining room staring out the window when his mother found him.

" What are you doing? You need to be in bed."

" Hey, kaa-san, you sure no one else came by for me?" He was looking at the ground outside as he asked.

" Hmm? No...no one else came today?" Just then, he spotted something. Hinata's ring sat just inside the gate outside his house. He knew it was hers. He didn't even need to give it a second thought. Before his mother could even blink, Kiba was running out the dining room and out the front door. She rushed after him.

" Kiba! What are you doing? You can't go outside like that. You're sick!" His mother said these words, but they fell on deaf ears.

Yes, it was definitely Hianta's ring. He picked it up with wide eyes. Had she been there today, he wondered? Then, perhaps, she was still near by? With no shoes, no jacket, and only his thin pajama pants on, Kiba opened the door to the gate and ran out to the street. He looked left and then right. Just as he was about to run for it, his mother grabbed him and wrapped him up in a blanket. He struggled with his mother; trying to get away.

" Let go, kaa-san!"

" Kiba, listen to me, there's no one here! Do you see anyone?"

Kibas' body instantly relaxed. He didn't fight his mother anymore. All he could do was stare down the empty street. Was he waiting to see if Hinata would suddenly appear running down his street? He wasn't sure. He wasn't sure what he was doing.

" You shouldn't be out here like this, Kiba. You're not yet well. Come, little one, lets go in."

Naruto stopped and looked around. He'd run after Hinata after she ran off from Kiba's house. He spotted her just as she ran around the corner of the nearest street. He ran. Finally, he was close enough to grab her.

" Hinata-chan! Wait!" He said as he turned her around to face him.

" Dont.......!" Naruto stopped in his tracks; shocked for the second time that day. Hinata continued. " Don't show me such kindness when I'm at my weakest."

" Huh?"

" This isn't fair....." She mumbled. Her large, pale eyes were still welled with tears as she stared up at Naruto. Her words struck him hard. Suddenly, he released her arm and placed both hands over his face. Had that really been what he was doing? Taking advantage of her during her most vulnerable time? If so, then it wasn't what he'd meant to do. No, it was her expression. Her expression caused him to act the way he did. It hurt him to see it.

" Then..." He began "....smile. Show me that smile I want to see. Be the happy Hinata-chan that I use to know. Maybe then......" He trailed off

'I don't think I can do this' He thought to himself '.....Why, Hinata?'

".....Why are you always showing me your crying face?"

' I'd keep you happy. '

" Is he keeping a smile on your face, Hinata-chan?"

' I'd always be there for you '

" Is he always making you happy?....Because, if not, then why are you holding on to this relationship?"

' I'd always be there looking for you, even before you could get lonely enough to have to look for me. I'd give you everything you'd ever need and more! '

Suddenly, his thoughts changed from his internal confession, over to what his sister had once told him. She'd told him that there was only one way for him to be truly happy. That only one thing could allow him to have the rights to betray his best friend. That if he couldn't figure it out on his own then he had no rights to that happiness.

It was only in that moment that Naruto finally figured it out. He dropped his hands from his face and looked down at the silent girl.

" ......Hinata.....I...can make you happier than Kiba ever could."

" Kiba, I've been meaning to talk to you about something."

" What about?" Kiba asked his mom as he ate the soup his she'd given him.

" Hmm....you're not around very often anymore so I haven't had the chance to tell you."

" Hmm?"

"........I'm getting a divorce."

" I can make you happier, Hinata."

".....Wha....?"

" Actually, I've been thinking about leaving Dave for the last year or so, but I couldn't find the appropriate time. About a month ago, a friend of mine called....I think you know her. She worked as a manager at the market down the street. I don't know. You may not remember her. Do you? It was so long ago."

" I can't bare to see you this way, Hinata. Not anymore"

" Anyway, she's an assistant manager for the Kazekages' office in Suna and they have an opening. She asked me if I was interested. I was wondering about how I'd be able to handle all of our financial needs without Dave, but now I'm feeling really confident. I think this is our big chance, Kiba. I don't want to blow this so I can't pass up this offer.

Kiba was speechless as he listened to his mom. Suna?

" I want to put an end to all your suffering. Lets end the tears, Hinata. Two people in a relationship are suppose to have fun together. Ten times as much fun as they could have if they were alone. Don't you think?"

Still, Hinata couldn't answer. She could only listen to Naruto's words

Kiba looked at his mom as she silently moved around the kitchen. His soup was all but forgotten. It was silent for a long while as he watched her. He knew that she knew that he was watching her. She was waiting for him to say something.

"......So....we're moving to Suna?"

".......Hinata, let me protect you.

Hinata's thoughts

' Every night, right before my eyes close, I'd wish for all my dreams to come true. Yet, each morning turned out differently. I just can't see the future, no matter how hard I try.'

So, that was your update. I really hope everyone enjoyed it. Until next time!